From waste to wonder: Nurturing student STEM skills through innovating smart, sustainable cities
24 Jan 2025
Tech User Labs, ICC Capital Suite 9
Innovation
Sustainability
Skills & Careers
In this engaging workshop, discover firsthand how your students can explore the intersection of STEM, sustainability and smart city innovation through hands-on activities inspired by Lenovo’s "Turning Waste into Educational Wonder" project and Intel® Skills for Innovation Smart Sustainable Cities starter pack. During this session, you’ll learn how to transform everyday recycled materials into prototypes for sustainable urban infrastructure, designing mini smart cities with upcycled materials, solar-powered model vehicles, smart waste systems and vertical gardens with auto-irrigation. By integrating renewable energy, automation and urban planning, you’ll see how smart technologies can enhance community life and reduce environmental impact. This workshop emphasises practical STEM applications, fostering creativity and problem-solving, and demonstrates how technology and sustainable practices can shape a smarter, greener future. Join us to reimagine what’s possible for cities and classrooms alike.
Speakers
In collaboration with Lenovo
Sector
Primary,Secondary,K12